CARE After School Program Professional, 4.0 hrs/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Perm (Multiple Positions)

North Clackamas Schools; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Clackamas School District invites applications for CARE Professionals who work 4.0 hours per day (0.5 FTE) in a part-time, permanent capacity across Ardenwald, Linwood, Happy Valley, Oak Grove, and Sunnyside elementary schools.

Successful candidates supervise students in the extended day program, create engaging activities, and ensure safety and development during non-school hours. Initial wage placement aligns with the NCSD/OSEA collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have graduated from high school.
• Minimum of one year's supervisory experience with children in a group setting.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, public, and staff.
• Must meet Children Services Division qualifications.
• May be required to obtain First Aid and CPR certification; defibrillator training may be required.
• Protect confidentiality of student information (FERPA).
• Demonstrate sensitivity to diversity of students, staff, and community.

Responsibilities

• Enforces program policies and rules.
• Develops and implements daily recreational and enrichment activities for groups of children.
• Responds to questions from staff and parents with informed guidance.
• Completes timely documentation of behavior concerns or injuries.
• Communicates with parents and Site Coordinator about child concerns.
• Ensures safety and well-being of enrolled children and intervenes as needed.
• Provides basic first aid when necessary and monitors medical concerns.
• Keeps accurate records of staff hours and timecards.
• Maintains supplies and inventory for the program and classroom appearance.
• Attends required trainings and staff meetings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication with parents

Collaboration with staff

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CARE Professional, 4.0 hr/day (.5 FTE), Part Time, Permanent (Multiple Positions)

2:00pm - 6:00pm or 1:45pm - 5:45pm at the following locations: Ardenwald Elementary, Linwood Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary & Sunnyside Elementary.

The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.

Position Summary

The incumbent plans, organizes, and supervises activities designed to meet the physical, emotional, and intellectual needs, and to assure the care and safety of children enrolled in the extended day program. Position provides supervised activities for students during non-school hours, performing duties to support student social development.

Compensation

Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2026-2027

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Retirement Plan Contributions

North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.

SCHEDULE:

See notes; Subject to change, depending on department needs

WORK CALENDAR:

175 Days

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and have graduated from high school.
• Must have at least one year's successful experience in a supervisory capacity with children in a group setting such as classroom, daycare, or recreation.
• Ability to work effectively, professionally, and collaboratively with parents, public, and other staff.
• Must meet the qualifications of the Children Services Division.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and coordinate activities.
• May be required to obtain certification in first aid and CPR. Defibrillator training may be required.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA requirements and good judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural, ethnic, gender, and religious diversity of students, staff, parents, and community.

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending On Specific Assignment)

• Enforces the policies, rules, and regulations of the extended day program as approved by the Board of Directors and the Community Services Department.
• Develops and implements daily recreational and enrichment activities for groups of children.
• Responds to questions and inquiries from staff and parents regarding care practices from an informed knowledge base. Interprets and applies written instructions from parents.
• Completes timely written documentation of behavior concerns, minor injuries or other child and program documentation in accordance with program policies and guidelines.
• Provides professional and timely communication to parents and the Site Coordinator about any child concerns in accordance with program policies and guidelines.
• Assures the safety and well-being of enrolled children. Takes appropriate steps to intervene when students are not in control, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Provides limited first aid when necessary. Assesses injury to determine whether nursing care is needed. Maintains knowledge of students that may have medical concerns to remain aware of potentially dangerous situations for their individual condition.
• Keeps accurate and complete records of staff hours and timecards.
• Responsible for written documentation of behavior concerns, injuries, and/or other necessary communications to parents, the Program Coordinator, and/or Administrator in the course of caring for children.
• Determines supplies and equipment, maintain inventory required for program, and oversee correct use of such items.
• Responsible for the orderly arrangement, appearance, and décor of the Extended Day classroom or designated areas.
• Attends program staff meetings and required trainings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Please Refer To The Job Descriptions For Detailed Information.

Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.

North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.

The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.

For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd